Education has really caught on to the phenomenon of gamification or game-based learning. But what’s the difference? Let me ask you a question. When you say to your class, “We are going to play a game today,” what is there reaction? Do they pout, whine, drag their feet? Of course not! I don’t think it matters whether you teach 3-year-olds … Read More
Large Ways to Involved Your Community in Learning (Video)
How can you incorporate your community in learning? -Video Transcript Below- VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hey guys! It’s Rae and we get to talk today about large ways to involve your community in your learning. This is like my jam! I love talking to teachers about how they can start relying on experts to really lead strong lessons in their … Read More
Standards-Based Grading : Reporting
In Standards-Based Grading, how do you report a students understanding on a report card? This may be one of the most widely debated components of Standards-Based Grading. As experts, educators, and administrators conduct research to find the perfect fit for their stakeholders, two major report card types are found to be used most frequently. Even more important than the look … Read More
Personalized Learning through UDL
Personalized Learning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can feel like new initiatives that are just “one more thing.” When it comes down to it, though, many initiatives fit together nicely, and can help support one another. Through working with schools, districts, and teachers I’ve found that when we look at new ideas as something extra (as opposed to something … Read More
Standards-Based Grading : Combating Common Concerns
How do you combat common Standards-Based Grading concerns? Lets look at some common parent and educator concerns about Standards-Based Grading, while evaluating their truth and discussing an appropriate response. “How can I hold students accountable if behavior, responsibility, and respect can not go into the gradebook?” More often than not, educators voice concerns about the ability to hold students accountable … Read More